Ya Basta: How Zapatismo Has Influenced the US

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The Zapatistas are a group in the southern state of Chiapas, Mexico working to bring democracy to their country and their local communities. 20 years after their founding, the group's influences has spread far beyond Mexico's border through music and art. On this edition of Making Contact producer Alejandro Rosas explores how Zapatismo has influenced those in the U.S. –including himself.

Featuring:

Hector Flores, Las Cafeteras member

Margaret Chowning, University of California at Berkeley professor of Mexican history

Emory Douglas, former Black Panther Party Minister of Culture

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Ya Basta: How Zapatismo Has Influenced the US

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The Zapatistas are a group in the southern state of Chiapas, Mexico working to bring democracy to their country and their local communities. 20 years after their founding, the group's influences has spread far beyond Mexico's border through music and art. On this edition of Making Contact producer Alejandro Rosas explores how Zapatismo has influenced those in the U.S. –including himself.

Featuring:

Hector Flores, Las Cafeteras member

Margaret Chowning, University of California at Berkeley professor of Mexican history

Emory Douglas, former Black Panther Party Minister of Culture

This piece was reprinted by Truthout with permission or license. It may not be reproduced in any form without permission or license from the source.